Armed robbery reported at AutoZone on Iowa Street

Lawrence police are searching for a suspect after an armed robbery occurred at an AutoZone on the 2700 block of Iowa Street Tuesday night.

Sgt. Ted Bordman, a Lawrence Police Department spokesperson, said a man walked into the business and advised an employee he had a firearm, which was also partially displayed. The suspect left with cash and a "small" amount of merchandise.

A call to police was made at about 8:30 p.m.

Bordman described the suspect to be in his mid-20s, approximately 5-foot-8 and 150 pounds, wearing a black hood, dark pants and dark shoes.

The suspect was last seen on foot, heading northeast from the AutoZone, Bordman said.